Arnold Simpson Honored As A ‘Friend Of Kentucky Cities’

State Rep. Arnold Simpson of Covington receives 2009 Friend of Kentucky Cities Award

Representative Arnold Simpson (D-Covington) was honored with a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award on September 24 at the 2009 KLC Conference & Expo.

“The importance of city government was emphasized to me at an early age,” said Rep. Simpson.  “My father served as a city commissioner for many years and I began my career in public service as a city manager.  It is very meaningful to me to receive an award for working on behalf of cities, and I am proud to continue to help cities better serve the citizens of Kentucky.”

“Representative Arnold Simpson’s experience as a former city official provides cities with a strong voice in the legislature,” said J.D. Chaney, KLC Director of Governmental Affairs. “The cities of Kentucky are appreciative for his sponsorship of legislation that would have changed an existing law to protect city governments from hostile takeovers by counties.

The “Friend of Cities” award is given to legislators who perform outstanding work in the legislature advocating for issues that impact cities across the state.

“It is an honor to commend legislators with the Friend of Kentucky Cities award,” said KLC President and Jackson Mayor Michael Miller. “We are appreciative of each recipient’s demonstration of an unwavering commitment to preserve and strengthen the cities of Kentucky.”

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